July 23, 2025
📣 Urge Congress to Fully Fund the NEA and NEH
On July 15, the House Interior Subcommittee proposed just $135M for the NEA — a 35% cut. Use Performing Arts Alliance’s tool to urge Congress to restore full funding to the NEA and NEH.
📣 New Visa Petition Form Required Starting July 30
Artists from Abroad notes that the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services will require the January 20, 2025 edition of Form I-129 for nonimmigrant worker petitions, starting July 30, 2025. Download the latest version.
📣 Stay Informed on NEA Grant Process
As Congress turns to Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations, bookmark the League of American Orchestras’ NEA Grant Process page for up-to-date guidance on past disruptions, court action, and how to apply moving forward.
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